Multiple choice

Which of the following is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord?

  1. Rabies

  2. Meningitis

  3. Anthrax

  4. Epilepsy

  5. Migraine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs.

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